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Claude Code for Beginners

Get real work done on your computer just by describing it in plain English — master Skills, MCP, and custom agents to automate tasks.

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Claude Fable 5 for Beginners

From your first conversation to confident everyday use of Anthropic's most capable AI — prompts, Projects, Artifacts, and Research.

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Use AI to Get Hired

A step-by-step system for using AI honestly at every stage of your job search — resume, interviews, LinkedIn, and negotiation.

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Python for Beginners

Master Python fast through clear lessons, mini projects, and real coding exercises — written for absolute beginners.

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Practical Python in the AI Era

Build real programs with automation, APIs, testing, and AI-assisted coding. Book 2 of the CodeEssentials Python Series.

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HR-Approved Ways to Say What Programmers Are Really Thinking

101 office-safe translations of what developers really think about bugs, code reviews, meetings, deadlines and production disasters. A gift for programmers.

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Claude Code for beginners: a complete getting started guide

What it is, what you need, and a safe first session, step by step.

Claude Code pricing explained: which plan do you actually need?

Every way to pay for it, and how to choose without overpaying.

How to tailor a resume to a job description with AI

A 15-minute method, the prompt to use, and the line AI must not cross.

The best AI prompts for interview preparation

Prompts to predict questions, run mocks and score your answers.

Python for absolute beginners: where to start

What to install, what to learn first, and a four-week plan.

How to learn Python with ChatGPT without fooling yourself

Use AI as a tutor, not an answer machine: prompts and routines.

All our books are written for complete beginners: clear steps, real examples, and honest advice about what AI can and can't do. Find them on our Amazon author page.